Murtagh campaign holding fundraiser

John Murtagh is ratcheting up his run for Yonkers mayor and looking for some dough to help finance his campaign. Citizens for Murtagh is hosting a fundraiser — asking for $250, $500 and $1,000 — in his bid to lead the city.

The event is 6 p.m. April 27 at Westchester Hills Golf Club.

Murtagh is minority leader on the Yonkers City Council. Other names that have been mentioned as possible candidates include former City Council President Richard Martinelli, Assemblyman Mike Spano, City Council President Chuck Lesnick, Deputy Mayor Bill Regan and Westchester County Board of Legislators Chairman Ken Jenkins.